South African summer means pool parties — and pool parties mean hair that needs to survive water, heat, and hours of outdoor activity. Here are the best pool party hairstyles for SA little girls.
South African summers call for pool parties — and pool parties demand hairstyles that survive sun, water, and hours of enthusiastic activity. Here are the best hairstyles for little girls at a South African pool party, with or without getting in the water.
If She's Getting in the Water
Embrace it. A protective style that keeps hair off the face and in one place is more valuable than any elaborate style that will be ruined in five minutes. Two braids or two buns — one on each side — are the most practical pool party hairstyles for children. They keep hair contained, look sweet, photograph beautifully in the water, and are easy to refresh once the swim is done.
If She's Staying Out of the Water
A high ponytail keeps hair completely off the face and neck — crucial in South African summer heat — and looks appropriately festive for a party. Add a beautiful bow clip above the elastic as a decorative accent and you have a party hairstyle that's practical, cool, and pretty in photos.
The Post-Swim Refresh
After a swim, wet toddler hair is actually easier to style than dry hair. Pat dry with a towel, run a wide-toothed comb through it, and clip it into a simple style with a fresh clip. A post-swim bun or ponytail looks intentional, dries naturally in the SA sun, and keeps the rest of the party relaxed and comfortable for your child.
Rinse your child's hair with clean water before they get into a pool — hair that's already slightly wet absorbs less pool water (and less chlorine) than completely dry hair. A minute of rinsing at the garden tap before the swim makes a real difference to hair health over summer.
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